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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.08, 2,584.52 and 786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.08, 2,584.52 and 786.32 is: 1,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.08 : 2,584.52 = 786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.08/2,584.52 = 786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.08x = 2,584.52 × 786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.08x = 2,032,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,259.77/1,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.75

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